This volume of Studies in Avian Biology resulted from a symposium on avian disease at the North American Ornithological Conference held in Veracruz, Mexico, in October 2006. The diverse set of topics ...
More

This volume of Studies in Avian Biology resulted from a symposium on avian disease at the North American Ornithological Conference held in Veracruz, Mexico, in October 2006. The diverse set of topics addressed in the contributed chapters of this volume include the evolutionary and ecological aspects of the host-vector systems of avian infectious disease, the effects of genetic variation, introduction success and vector ecology, the evolution of resistance and virulence of pathogens, and the effects of changing geographic distributions. In addition to empirical studies under field conditions, the authors have developed predictive models to assess the movement and potential impact of these diseases. Other chapters delve into the potential impacts of pathogens on ornithological research and the key role of ornithological science in biosurveillance and documenting impacts of disease on bird populations. The contributed chapters in this volume demonstrate the value of ornithological research at a time when human disease pandemics arising from new diseases from animal origin may increase with ongoing environmental change. Potential impacts on human health and economic development, along with the conservation impacts of wildlife disease on populations of wild birds, underscore the importance of this research presented in this volume.Less

Emerging Avian Disease

Ellen Paul

Published in print: 2012-04-26

This volume of Studies in Avian Biology resulted from a symposium on avian disease at the North American Ornithological Conference held in Veracruz, Mexico, in October 2006. The diverse set of topics addressed in the contributed chapters of this volume include the evolutionary and ecological aspects of the host-vector systems of avian infectious disease, the effects of genetic variation, introduction success and vector ecology, the evolution of resistance and virulence of pathogens, and the effects of changing geographic distributions. In addition to empirical studies under field conditions, the authors have developed predictive models to assess the movement and potential impact of these diseases. Other chapters delve into the potential impacts of pathogens on ornithological research and the key role of ornithological science in biosurveillance and documenting impacts of disease on bird populations. The contributed chapters in this volume demonstrate the value of ornithological research at a time when human disease pandemics arising from new diseases from animal origin may increase with ongoing environmental change. Potential impacts on human health and economic development, along with the conservation impacts of wildlife disease on populations of wild birds, underscore the importance of this research presented in this volume.

Admired for its elaborate breeding displays and treasured as a game bird, the Greater Sage-Grouse is a charismatic symbol of the broad open spaces in western North America. Unfortunately these birds ...
More

Admired for its elaborate breeding displays and treasured as a game bird, the Greater Sage-Grouse is a charismatic symbol of the broad open spaces in western North America. Unfortunately these birds have declined across much of their range — which stretches across eleven western states and reaches into Canada — mostly due to loss of critical sagebrush habitat. Today the Greater Sage-Grouse is at the center of a complex conservation challenge. This multifaceted volume, an important foundation for developing conservation strategies and actions, provides a comprehensive synthesis of scientific information on the biology and ecology of the Greater Sage-Grouse. Bringing together the experience of thirty-eight researchers, it describes the bird's population trends, its sagebrush habitat, and potential limitations to conservation, including the effects of rangeland fire, climate change, invasive plants, disease, and land uses such as energy development, grazing, and agriculture.Less

Greater Sage-Grouse : Ecology and Conservation of a Landscape Species and Its Habitats

Published in print: 2011-05-19

Admired for its elaborate breeding displays and treasured as a game bird, the Greater Sage-Grouse is a charismatic symbol of the broad open spaces in western North America. Unfortunately these birds have declined across much of their range — which stretches across eleven western states and reaches into Canada — mostly due to loss of critical sagebrush habitat. Today the Greater Sage-Grouse is at the center of a complex conservation challenge. This multifaceted volume, an important foundation for developing conservation strategies and actions, provides a comprehensive synthesis of scientific information on the biology and ecology of the Greater Sage-Grouse. Bringing together the experience of thirty-eight researchers, it describes the bird's population trends, its sagebrush habitat, and potential limitations to conservation, including the effects of rangeland fire, climate change, invasive plants, disease, and land uses such as energy development, grazing, and agriculture.

During the past decade, the study of birds in urban systems has come to the forefront of ornithology. As a result, urban bird research is widespread and covers numerous topics, from population ...
More

During the past decade, the study of birds in urban systems has come to the forefront of ornithology. As a result, urban bird research is widespread and covers numerous topics, from population ecology through citizen science. Because of such growth and diversity, there was a great need to collect and synthesize a number of the concurrent streams of research on urban birds. This volume comprises twenty chapters from leaders in urban bird ecology and conservation that address classic questions, propose new directions, and fill in critical gaps in our knowledge. The authors report on findings from Europe, the United States, and Mexico. Key areas of focus include the processes that underlie patterns of species shifts along urban-rural gradients, the demography of urban birds and the role of citizen science, and human-avian interactions in cities. Considering that over half of the world's population now lives in urban areas, this volume provides an important resource to scientists, managers, and planners involved with urban ecosystems in general and birds specifically.Less

Urban Bird Ecology and Conservation

Published in print: 2012-10-26

During the past decade, the study of birds in urban systems has come to the forefront of ornithology. As a result, urban bird research is widespread and covers numerous topics, from population ecology through citizen science. Because of such growth and diversity, there was a great need to collect and synthesize a number of the concurrent streams of research on urban birds. This volume comprises twenty chapters from leaders in urban bird ecology and conservation that address classic questions, propose new directions, and fill in critical gaps in our knowledge. The authors report on findings from Europe, the United States, and Mexico. Key areas of focus include the processes that underlie patterns of species shifts along urban-rural gradients, the demography of urban birds and the role of citizen science, and human-avian interactions in cities. Considering that over half of the world's population now lives in urban areas, this volume provides an important resource to scientists, managers, and planners involved with urban ecosystems in general and birds specifically.

PRINTED FROM CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP ONLINE (www.california.universitypressscholarship.com). (c) Copyright University of California Press, 2018. All Rights Reserved. Under the terms of the licence agreement, an individual user may print out a PDF of a single chapter of a monograph in CALSO for personal use (for details see www.california.universitypressscholarship.com/page/535/privacy-policy-and-legal-notice).date: 19 November 2018